Rwanda
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:53:06 GMTEllen Degeneres Rwanda Campus Officially Open to Public
[New Times] Celebrated television host, Ellen DeGeneres' long-awaited dream has become a reality following the public opening of her centre to protect critically endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:46:56 GMTBasketball - Prince Ibeh to Miss World Cup Qualifiers
[New Times] The head coach of national basketball team, Cheikh Sarr has confirmed that China-based Prince Ibeh will not be with the national team at the forthcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers scheduled to take place from February 25-27, in Dakar, Sene...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:38:17 GMTGishwati Farmers Seek Government Protection From Predator Killing Cows
[New Times] Dairy farmers from the grazing area around Gishwati-Mukura National Park located in the Western Province's districts of Rubuvu, Rutsiro, Ngororero, and Nyabihu, have appealed for government support to protect them from unidentified animal...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:41:05 GMTRwanda Continues to Make Giant Strides in Cricket Development
[New Times] Cricket is a sport which has a long history in Africa though over the years, it still remains one of the least developed sports on the continent.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:34:31 GMTTen-Man Mukura End APR's Unbeaten Run
[New Times] APR FC's 50-match unbeaten run has come to an end following Tuesday's 1-0 shock defeat to Mukura in a rematch held at Kigali Stadium, Nyamirambo.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:45:58 GMTDubai Expo - Ngirente Pitches Rwanda to Global Investors
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called upon potential investors from different corners of the world to consider the Rwandan market and explore the business opportunities present in the country.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:03:26 GMTRwanda Agricultural Exports Grow By 39% in Q2
[New Times] Rwanda has earned a total of $158,538,598 million in revenue from exportation of agricultural products for the 2021/2022 fiscal year's second quarter, according to a report from National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) releas...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:01:23 GMTWho is Reverend Arnaldo Catalan, the Pope's Envoy to Rwanda?
[New Times] Pope Francis recently appointed Arnaldo Catalan, a Filipino priest as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:45:55 GMTMusanze Dominates First Round of Boccia Sport Championship
[New Times] Musanze district dominated the first round of the Boccia sport championship that took place on Sunday, January 30 in Rulindo district.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:34:46 GMTCycling Federation Starts Special Talent Detection Program
[New Times] The Rwanda Cycling Federation (Ferwacy) has started a special talent detection program across the country.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:30:12 GMTHeroes Day - Kagame Tasks Youth to Sustain the Rwandan Spirit
[New Times] As the country celebrates Heroes' Day on February 1, President Paul Kagame has tasked the youth to keep the unbreakable Rwandan spirit alive for generations to come.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:57:35 GMTBasketball - Nyamwasa Posts 21 Points As Patriots Beat Reg in Preseason Tournament
[New Times] Patriots' basketball club shooting guard Bruno Nyamwasa posted a game high 21 points as the holders overcame Rwanda Energy Group (REG) 75-65 in the semi-finals of the pre-season tournament on Monday night at Amahoro indoor Stadium (Petit ...
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:58:25 GMTAPR, Mukura League Clash Resumes Today
[New Times] The remaining 45 minutes of the league match between APR FC and Mukura VS that was interrupted by heavy downpour on Monday, January 31, will resume at Kigali Stadium.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:57:39 GMTNine Criteria One Must Meet to Be Considered for National Hero
[New Times] Every year, on February 1, Rwandans celebrate National Heroes' Day. It is the day on which they reflect on acts by national heroes and heroines and the values for which they are remembered.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:57:06 GMTRevenue Body Extends Deadline on Property Tax
[New Times] Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has extended the deadline for filing and payment of property tax and rental income tax for the year 2021 and the trading license for the year 2022.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:42 GMTKagame Appoints New Infrastructure Minister, State Minister
[New Times] President Kagame has appointed Ernest Nsabimana as the new Minister of Infrastructure, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, January 31.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:32 GMTRwanda-Uganda Border Re-Opens After Three Years of Inactivity
[New Times] Hours before midnight on Sunday night, few Rwandan journalists camped at the Gatuna border crossing waiting to witness its reopening after three years of inactivity.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:29 GMTOnly Truckers, Returning Citizens Greenlighted as Gatuna Border Reopens
[New Times] Only truckers and returning citizens or Rwanda residents have been given the green light to use the Gatuna border post between Rwanda and Uganda - at least for now.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:55:16 GMTRe-Opening of Gatuna-Katuna Border Boon for Regional Integration
[Daily News] EAST Africans woke up to good news on Monday after Rwanda re-opened its border with Uganda some hours before midnight on Sunday night. The frontier was closed in February 2019 due to escalating political tensions between Kigali and Kampa...
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:15:09 GMTHeroes Day - Rwandans Urged to Embrace Culture of Heroism
[New Times] As Rwanda celebrates 28th Heroes' day on February 1, the National Orders and Decorations of Honour (CHENO) has urged Rwandans especially the youth to embrace the culture of heroism.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:15:07 GMTRelief to Business Community as New CHOGM Date is Announced
[New Times] Several businesses in Rwanda have welcomed the latest confirmation that the highly anticipated Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) would finally take place in June 2022.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:57 GMTThree Million Bamboo Trees to Provide Raw Material for Packaging Production
[New Times] At least three million bamboos are being planted in the districts of Bugesera, Ngoma, and Rwamagana to supply a factory to produce pulp, papers, and packaging materials among others.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:52 GMTSix Kinigi Terror Attackers Sentenced to Life in Prison
[New Times] The military high court on Monday, January 31, sentenced to life six people belonging to the RUD-Urunana militia group, having convicted them for masterminding terror attacks against civilians.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:34 GMTCommonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Set for Kigali in June 2022
[New Times] President Paul Kagame and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, have on announced that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) has been set for the week of 20 June, 2022.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:32:14 GMTNo Extension of Grace Period for Single-Use Plastics - Govt
[New Times] Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has rejected the appeal by manufacturers of single-use plastic who had sought extension of the grace period given to them to phase out.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:32:14 GMTRwanda-Uganda Border Re-Opened After Three Years
[New Times] Hours before midnight on Sunday night, few Rwandan journalists were camped at the Gatuna border crossing waiting to witness its reopening after three years of inactivity.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:15:02 GMTRwandan Players Abroad - Kagere Hits Double as Mutsinzi Shines in Portugal
[New Times] Some of the leagues in Europe and elsewhere are back in action whereas others are also scheduled to resume in the few days.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:59 GMTTour Du Rwanda - Cycling Federation Explains Eritrea's Omission
[New Times] The Eritrean cycling team has dropped out of Tour du Rwanda 2022 as its members are not vaccinated against Covid-19.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:55 GMTSimba SC Open Talks With Kagere Over New Contract
[New Times] Tanzanian giants Simba SC have started negotiations with Rwandan striker Meddie Kagere over a new contract.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:14:49 GMTFootball Academy Launched in Nyamagabe District
[New Times] 14 young players are looking forward to gracing the first intake of the Ambassadors Football USA which started operations in Nyamagabe district over the weekend.